Lot 487
  • 487

Turquoise and diamond parure, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1970

Estimate
146,000 - 245,000 CHF
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Description

  • Van Cleef & Arpels
  • turquoises, diamonds gold
Comprising: a necklace set with turquoise cabochons and brilliant-cut diamonds, suspending a similarly set detachable pendant wearable as a brooch, length approximately 550mm, necklace separates into four segments, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, brooch fitting; a pair of pendent ear clips, clips signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, pendants detachable; and a ring, size 58, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French assay and maker's marks.

Condition

Necklace detachable in four segments, each signed VCA, numbered 12310 CS, maker's mark for Vassort, 34 rue Saint Etienne 75001 Paris, French assay mark and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold; and a pendant, unsigned. Ring signed VCA, numbered S 15548, maker's mark for Vassort, French assay mark and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Ear clips: surmounts signed VCA, numbered 12382 CS, maker's mark for Vassort, French assay mark and stamped 750 for 18 carat gold. Turquoise cabochons well matched in colour, some with matrix marks. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 55.00 - 65.00 carats, on average H-J colour, VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Signs of normal wear to the metal. In very good condition. Total gross weight approximately 276 grams.
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